Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin well known for its role in supporting a healthy immune system. Because your body cannot make vitamin C, it must come from the foods you eat every day or through supplementation. Though it may not keep you from catching a cold, there is some evidence that high doses of vitamin C may decrease the length of cold symptoms by as much as one to one-and-a-half days for some people. However, other studies did not result in the same findings, and the risk of side effects is greater with high doses of vitamin C supplements, so check with your doct ..read more

Cardiovascular health and disease is one of the leading medical concerns of today’s society. Cardiovascular disease often refers to a number of conditions that typically include; stroke, heart disease, heart attack, or heart failure. Symptoms of Heart disease may also include heart valve problems or arrhythmias. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death globally, representing over one third of deaths worldwide. Most medical professionals agree that a number of cardiovascular diseases can be prevented through diet and lifestyle choices. Poor nutrition, inactivity, and stress are ..read more

The incidents of autoimmune disease have gone up substantially throughout the past few decades. Researchers have not yet confirmed whether or not the rate of autoimmune disease has increased due to our ability to better detect incidences of it or due to lifestyle and environmental factors. Currently, over 24 million Americans suffer from more than 80 different varieties of autoimmune disease. Among the most common types of autoimmune disease are rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and type 1 diabetes Most treatment options for autoimmun ..read more

Are you dehydrated? What are the signs and symptoms of dehydration and why does it matter? Mild Symptoms Thirst Dry Skin Headache Blurred Vision Mouth Sores Exhaustion Irritability Dizziness Dark Yellow Skin Serious Symptoms Shortness of Breath Increased Heart Rate Low Blood Pressure Fatal Symptoms Seizures Muscle Cramps Kidney Damage Pain in Joints Why is hydration so important? IV fluids are also known as a saline solution. This sterile solution is made of sodium chloride and water. This liquid is the foundation of every IV solution, providing essential hydration, diluting medications ..read more

Glutathione is made up of three essential amino acids and it’s often referred to as the master antioxidant for its ability to promote skin health, body function, overall mood and well-being. It reduces inflammation, helps detoxify pollution, radiation, drugs, molds, chemicals, and heavy metals from the body. Glutathione is our body’s most powerful antioxidant that is naturally produced within the liver. This mother of all antioxidants helps bind with toxins within the body to excrete them out and reduce the oxidative stress within our systems. Our environment, medications, chemicals, and stre ..read more

In an ideal world, we would receive all of our minerals and nutrients needed for optimum health through diet alone. Unfortunately, depending on health conditions, environmental factors and lifestyle choices diet alone isn’t always able to help us meet our daily recommended vitamin and mineral levels. One can consider IV hydration and vitamin therapy as a compliment to an otherwise healthy lifestyle. As we age, the body’s ability to absorb nutrients through our digestive system changes and the absorption rate may not be as high as when we were younger. Therefore, our ability to extract much ne ..read more

Learn more about the Myers Cocktail, our most popular package. Did you know that treating various ailments through IV therapy has been around for more than 50 years? Research conducted by the late Dr. John Myers at Johns Hopkins University and subsequent work has revealed the importance of using vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids in both reactive and proactive treatment. The use of IVs allows for faster uptake and absorption compared to oral methods such as drinking fluids or taking medications in pill form (~50% of the vitamin is absorbed orally, while ~90% is absorbed in IV fo ..read more

Ascorbic acid, also known as Vitamin C, is an antioxidant that plays an important role in the body. It not only protects the body’s cells from damage, but it is also needed to maintain the health of skin, teeth, bone, cartilage, and blood vessels. Some studies have shown that it also helps improve brain function in people with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. Most people gain the essential amount of ascorbic acid needed from their diet. Others may require supplementation. Without the proper amount of vitamin C, people are at risk for cardiovascular illness, compromised ..read more

Suffering from migraine pain? IV therapy can help. A migraine is more than just a severe headache, it is a neurological disease that affects 18% of women and 6% of men in the United States. A migraine episode can last a few hours up to 3 to 4 days. Migraines are caused by a number of different factors which can range from genetics, dehydration, alcohol, skipping meals, caffeine withdrawal, hormones, changes in sleep, as well as changes in humidity, temperature, and/or air pressure. Migraines are often associated with not drinking enough water. Staying hydrated can help treat the recurring sym ..read more

Vitamin B12 is vital to brain health and energy. It is also essential for building new blood cells, DNA, and nerve insulation. Deficiencies lead to brain fog and fatigue. Studies show that it may help with weight loss, chronic fatigue, MS, nerve damage, brain disorders, shingles, and headaches. Since your body doesn't make vitamin B12, you have to get it from animal-based foods or from supplements on a regular basis. While B12 is stored in the liver for up to five years, you can eventually become deficient if your diet doesn't help maintain the proper levels. How Much to Get? The answer depen ..read more